NATO Conducts Large-Scale Military and Medical Exercises in Arctic Near Russia

NATO is conducting extensive military exercises in the Arctic region near Norway and Finland to enhance combat readiness amid heightened tensions with Russia. The Cold Response exercise involves 32,000 troops, 100 aircraft, and 30 warships from 14 allied countries, focusing on operating in harsh winter conditions. Concurrently, civilian medical personnel and volunteers are rehearsing war-time casualty transport and treatment scenarios, reflecting increased regional security concerns following Finland and Sweden's recent NATO membership.